Community Nutrition Exam Review
Course Introduction
Community Nutrition focuses on the principles and practices of promoting health and nutritional well-being within diverse populations and communities. The course examines the role of nutrition in public health, explores strategies for assessing community nutrition needs, and analyzes the development, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition programs and policies. Students will explore topics such as food security, nutrition education, behavioral change, and the impact of socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental factors on dietary habits. Emphasis is also placed on current public health concerns, the roles of government and non-governmental organizations, and effective communication with community groups.
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Human Nutrition Science for Healthy Living 2nd Edition by Tammy J Stephenson
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Nutrition
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Q1) Which of the following describe a conditionally essential nutrient?
A)A nutrient that is normally nonessential,but becomes essential under certain conditions.
B)A nutrient that may be made in the body,but in amounts that are inadequate.
C)A nutrient that becomes essential due to a metabolic disorder or serious disease (e.g.kidney or liver disease).
D)All of the choices are correct.
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following is NOT a biological or physiological factor that influences a person's food choices?
A)Age
B)Perception of food's sensory characteristics
C)Emotional stress level
D)Hunger
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Evaluating Nutrition Information
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Q1) Which of the following are common signs or symptoms of pellagra?
A)Mental confusion and scaly skin sores
B)Blurred vision and dry eyes
C)Constipation and mild fever
D)Nasal congestion and trouble breathing
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following statements is true?
A)The EPA regulates the labeling of dietary supplements.
B)Medicinal herbs must undergo testing for safety and effectiveness by the FDA before they can be marketed.
C)Most dietary supplements have been thoroughly researched and critically evaluated by scientists.
D)The FDA can recall a dietary supplement when there is evidence that it is harmful. Answer: D
Q3) Pellagra is an infectious disease.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Basis of a Healthy Diet
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Q1) Which of the following statements is true?
A)Nutrition Facts labels provide information about amounts of ingredients in product recipes.
B)Daily Values are dietary standards developed for food labeling purposes.
C)If you do not consume 100% of the Daily Values for nutrients,you have a high risk of developing nutritional-deficiency disorders.
D)The Nutrition Facts panel displays the amount of phytochemicals in a serving of the food.
Answer: B
Q2) A diet that supplies adequate amounts of nutrients prevents A)nutrient-deficiency disorders.
B)storage of minerals in bone.
C)storage of fat-soluble vitamins in body fat.
D)saturation of cells with nutrients.
Answer: A
Q3) The process of adding vitamins A and D to milk is called fortification.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport
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Q1) Jared often eats a large dinner about an hour before he lies down to sleep.Based on this information,he may experience symptoms related to A)Crohn's disease.
B)gastroesophageal reflux disease.
C)chronic constipation.
D)colon cancer.
Q2) Which of the following statements is true?
A)The gallbladder makes bile and stores the compound in the liver.
B)Older adults generally have fewer taste buds than children.
C)Foods that taste bitter are generally good energy sources because of their high carbohydrate contents.
D)Segmentation enables chyme to move through the esophagus.
Q3) Paisley usually has four bowel movements each week.Based on this information,Paisley should
A)not worry,because she is not constipated.
B)take a gentle laxative so she has at least one bowel movement daily.
C)increase her intake of high-fiber foods and fiber wafers to relieve her chronic constipation.
D)consult her physician to determine why she is constipated.
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Chapter 5: Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber
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Q1) Julian ate a baked potato as a side with his dinner. The starch in the baked potato will begin to be digested
A)in the mouth.
B)in the stomach.
C)in the small intestine.
D)in the large intestine.
Q2) Oatmeal is a particularly rich source of ________ fiber.
A)soluble
B)insoluble
C)nondigestible
D)oligosaccharide
Q3) Bill has reactive hypoglycemia.What steps can he take to reduce the likelihood that he has bouts of the disorder?
A)Reduce his intake of refined sugars
B)Give himself insulin injections after meals
C)Take a dietary supplement that provides a variety of B vitamins
D)Eat one large meal per day,in the morning,if possible
Q4) Plants make glucose from carbon dioxide and water.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols
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Q1) Cocoa butter is a rich source of saturated fat.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons.Most of the carbon atoms in the fatty acid chain are connected by single bonds,except there is a double bond between the number 3 and 4 carbons as well as the number 9 and 10 carbons.The only other elements in the compound are hydrogen and oxygen.Based on this information,the compound is a ________ fatty acid.
A)hydroxytransylated
B)monounsaturated
C)saturated
D)polyunsaturated
Q3) Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?
A)VLDL
B)LDL
C)HDL
D)Chylomicron
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Chapter 7: Proteins: Amino Acids
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Q1) Bernard has been suffering from a viral infection for over a week.As a result of the illness,he has a fever and has lost his appetite.Based on this information,his body is in ________ nitrogen balance.
A)negative
B)facilitated
C)positive
D)deactivated
Q2) The chemical attraction between the acid group of one amino acid and the amino group of another amino acid can form a ________.
A)peptide bond
B)fatty acid chain
C)glycosidic linkage
D)partially-hydrogenated protein
Q3) A dipeptide is formed when two amino acids bond through a ________ reaction.
A)condensation
B)hydrolysis
C)enzymatic
D)aminopeptidase
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Chapter 8: Metabolism
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Q1) Metabolic reactions that break down larger molecules into smaller ones are classified as ________.
A)catabolic
B)anabolic
C)dynamic
D)metaphysic
Q2) Which of the following compounds enters the citric acid cycle?
A)Acetyl CoA
B)Pyruvate
C)Cytochrome C
D)Glucose
Q3) The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA is a/an ________ process.
A)irreversible
B)reversible
Q4) Which of the following forms of metabolism releases the lower amount of energy in the cell?
A)Anaerobic metabolism
B)Aerobic metabolism
C)Aerobic metabolism and anaerobic metabolism release about the same amount of energy.
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Chapter 9: Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins
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Q1) The liver needs vitamin K to ________.
A)process calcium
B)store glycogen
C)synthesize prothrombin
D)metabolize alcohol
Q2) Vitamin E is involved in maintaining immune system function.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Cystic fibrosis is an inherited respiratory disease that interferes with absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Ten-month old baby Gabe loves to eat pureed sweet potatoes,squash,and carrots.Recently,Gabe's mother noticed that his skin had a yellow color,particularly his cheeks and hands.The yellowing of the skin Gabe has experienced is likely ________.
A)carotenemia
B)rickets
C)pellagra
D)retinosis
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Chapter 10: Water-Soluble Vitamins
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Q1) ________ are water-soluble vitamins.
A)Niacin,riboflavin,and thiamin
B)Vitamins K,D,and E
C)Pantothenic acid,vitamin A,and choline
D)Vitamins B-12,B-6,and E
Q2) Felicity's LDL cholesterol level is too high.To lower her cholesterol level,she took large doses of a certain vitamin supplement,but she experienced severe facial flushing as a result.Based on this information,which vitamin did she take?
A)Vitamin B-12
B)Niacin
C)Vitamin C
D)Riboflavin
Q3) Which of the following food groups includes foods that are among the best sources of riboflavin?
A)Grains
B)Vegetables
C)Fruit
D)Oils
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Chapter 11: Water and Major Minerals
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Q1) Aldosterone ________.
A)signals the kidneys to conserve sodium
B)increases water excretion in the urine
C)is secreted from the posterior pituitary gland
D)is secreted in response to water intoxication
Q2) Which of the following factors enhances calcium absorption?
A)Adequate amounts of calcitriol
B)Reduced stomach acid secretion
C)High fiber intake
D)Phytic acid consumption
Q3) In the human body,water is involved in ________.
A)transporting substances
B)providing energy to fuel cellular activity
C)protecting polyunsaturated fatty acids from free radical damage
D)alcohol digestion
Q4) Magnesium is involved in all of the following body functions EXCEPT ________.
A)regulation of blood glucose levels
B)formation of red blood cells
C)contraction and relaxation of muscles
D)synthesis of DNA and protein
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Chapter 12: Trace Minerals
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Q1) Emma consumes dairy products,but she does not eat meat,fish,eggs or poultry.She eats some vegetables and fruits,but she avoids beans,breads,and cereal products.Based on this information,her diet lacks adequate ________.
A)calcium
B)potassium
C)magnesium
D)iron
Q2) In persons with diabetes,chromium supplementation may improve blood triglyceride and HDL levels.
A)True
B)False
Q3) ________ is an iron-containing protein in muscle that is responsible for oxygen uptake from red blood cells.
A)Myoglobin
B)Hemoglobin
C)Cytochrome
D)Peptide A
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Chapter 13: Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management
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Q1) Gloria's BMI is 32.4,her waist circumference is 38 inches,and her hip circumference is 37 inches.According to this information,she ________.
A)consumes fewer kilocalories than she needs
B)engages in too much physical activity
C)is at risk for hypertension
D)has a "pear-shaped" body
Q2) To gain weight,underweight adults should increase their consumption of all of the following foods EXCEPT ________.
A)milk shakes made with peanut butter and reduced-fat ice cream
B)oatmeal raisin cookies
C)sugar-sweetened soft drinks
D)banana and zucchini breads
Q3) ________ typically occurs around abdominal organs and in the omentum,an apron-like structure that hangs over the stomach and intestines.
A)Visceral fat
B)Subcutaneous fat
C)Omentum fat
D)Adipokine fat
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Chapter 14: Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
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Q1) Sandra has binge-eating disorder and does not use any compensatory mechanisms to purge calories;therefore,she is likely to develop type 2 diabetes and/or hypertension.
A)True
B)False
Q2) ________ refers to a condition in which people with type 1 diabetes manipulate their body weight by skipping insulin injections or using less insulin than prescribed.
A)Diabulimia
B)Bulimia
C)Orthorexia
D)Muscle dysmorphia
Q3) According to the DSM-5,the three main types of eating disorders are ________.
A)binge-eating disorder,bulimia nervosa,and anorexia nervosa
B)anorexia,diabulimia,and night-eating syndrome
C)muscle dysmorphia,bulimia nervosa,and binge-eating disorder
D)anorexia,female athlete triad,and night-eating syndrome
Q4) People with bulimia nervosa are usually able to control their eating behavior.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Nutrition for Fitness and Sport
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Q1) A pre-competition meal or snack providing 1 to 4 g of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight should be consumed approximately ________ before competing.
A)1 to 4 hours
B)30 minutes
C)6 to 8 hours
D)4 to 6 hours
Q2) ________,found in baking soda,is an ergogenic aid used by some athletes to reduce lactic acid accumulation during and following exercise.
A)Sodium bicarbonate
B)Ginseng
C)Glucosamine
D)Beta-alanine
Q3) According to scientific evidence,which of the following substances may benefit muscle recovery after intense exercise?
A)Bee pollen
B)Branched-chain amino acids
C)Gamma hydroxybutyric acid
D)DHEA
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Chapter 16: Pregnancy and Lactation
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Q1) After Ariel gave birth to a healthy baby boy,the physician immediately placed the baby next to Ariel's breast so the infant could begin breastfeeding.This practice
A)stimulates Ariel's uterus to contract,reducing her risk of bleeding excessively
B)increases the baby's heart rate,reducing his risk of myoendocarditis
C)enables the baby's "let-down" reflex to occur,so his gastrointestinal tract will function normally
D)suppresses Ariel's metabolic rate,so her body can shift more energy into milk production
Q2) Which of the following conditions is a common nutrition-related sign of early pregnancy that occurs in many healthy pregnant women?
A)Morning sickness
B)Eclampsia
C)Gestational diabetes
D)Iron-deficiency anemia
Q3) The human breast secretes colostrum during the second week of lactation.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Infants, children, and Adolescents
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Q1) In the United States,nearly ________ children between the ages of 2 and 19 years are obese.
A)1 in 5
B)1 in 10
C)1 in 7
D)1 in 3
Q2) Most infants begin to drink from a cup around the ages of ________ months.
A)8-10
B)5-6
C)7-8
D)11-12
Q3) Which of the following statements is true?
A)By 2 to 4 months of age,most infants can use their fingers to pick up and chew "finger foods."
B)It is safe to use honey to sweeten infant foods.
C)Caregivers should not give popcorn,grapes,and cut-up raw vegetables to infants.
D)Goat's milk mixed with gelatin water is a suitable substitute for breast milk.
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Chapter 18: Nutrition for Older Adults
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Q1) Which of the following vitamins is often lacking in the diets of older adults,especially elderly women?
A)Niacin
B)Thiamin
C)Vitamin D
D)Pantothenic acid
Q2) Reduced ________ is a normal physiological change associated with aging.
A)vulnerability to cancer
B)heartburn
C)bruising
D)thirst sensation
Q3) Most older adults can tolerate taking several prescribed and over-the-counter medications without experiencing negative health effects.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following minerals is often lacking in the diets of older adults?
A)Sodium
B)Calcium
C)Molybdenum
D)Vanadium
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Chapter 19: Food and Water Safety
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Q1) The ________ prohibits food manufacturers from adding a new compound to food that causes cancer.
A)First Amendment of the U.S.Constitution
B)Delaney Clause of the Food Additives Amendment
C)Pure Food and Drug Act
D)Cancer Prevention Act
Q2) The signs and symptoms of most food-borne illnesses generally occur in the ________ system.
A)digestive
B)nervous
C)respiratory
D)urinary
Q3) According to the Delaney Clause,a food additive that caused cancer in laboratory mice at the FDA's testing center can be added to food,but only when the amount is no more than one-tenth of the amount that caused the mice to develop cancer.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 20: Global Nutrition
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Q1) In the United States,about ________ of food grown,process,and/or transported goes to waste.
A)25 to 40%
B)5 to 10%
C)10 to 20%
D)20 to 30%
Q2) Unlike sustainable agriculture,conventional agriculture requires a lot of pesticides and water,increases global warming,and has more damages and impact on the environment and ecosystems.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following statements about the under-5 mortality rates is true?
A)All of the choices are correct.
B)Used to evaluate the health of infants and young children from a global perspective
C)Expressed as the number of newborns in a population,per 1000 live births,who are likely to die before they reach 5 years of age
D)Globally,under-5 mortality rate highest in Sierra Leone
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